Appendix I. Controlled Substance Schedules

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Question 1

Which agency in the United States classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and dependence liability?

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Question 2

According to the U.S. Controlled Substances Schedules, what is the primary characteristic of a Schedule I (C-I) drug?

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Question 3

In the United States, what is the regulation regarding refills for an outpatient prescription of a Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?

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Question 4

In the United States, if an emergency telephone order is given for a Schedule II (C-II) drug, within how many hours must a written prescription be provided?

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Question 5

What is the maximum number of times a prescription for a U.S. Schedule III (C-III) controlled substance can be refilled?

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Question 6

Within what time period can a U.S. Schedule IV (C-IV) prescription be refilled up to six times?

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Question 7

Which U.S. controlled substance schedule includes drugs with minimal abuse potential, where some products may be available without a prescription to patients over 18 years of age?

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Question 8

According to the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), under which schedule do opioids and their derivatives like morphine and heroin fall?

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Question 9

In Canada, amphetamines and related drugs such as methylphenidate and LSD are classified under which schedule?

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Question 10

What is the Canadian classification for barbiturates, anabolic steroids, and benzodiazepines like diazepam?

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Question 11

Under Canadian regulations, what is the rule regarding refills for 'Straight' Narcotics?

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Question 12

In Canada, which of the following drugs, if included in an oral combination product, would prevent it from being classified as a Verbal Prescription Narcotic?

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Question 13

For a product to be considered an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada that can be purchased over the counter, what is the maximum amount of codeine permitted per solid oral dosage unit?

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Question 14

In Canada, how many other medicinal ingredients must an Exempted Codeine Preparation contain to be sold over the counter?

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Question 15

Under Canadian regulations for 'Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances', how many times can a prescription be transferred between pharmacies?

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Question 16

Which drug is specifically listed as an illicit substance under Schedule III of the Canadian Act, making it an exception among benzodiazepines?

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Question 17

What is the liability for physical and psychological dependence for a U.S. Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?

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Question 18

In the United States, how does the abuse potential of Schedule III (C-III) drugs compare to that of Schedule II (C-II) drugs?

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Question 19

Which Canadian schedule includes precursors like pseudoephedrine and salts?

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Question 20

How are prescription transfers for 'Straight' Narcotics handled in Canada?

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Question 21

What type of prescription orders are acceptable for U.S. Schedule III (C-III) controlled substances?

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Question 22

In Canada, under what condition can a prescription for a benzodiazepine be refilled?

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Question 23

Which Canadian drug classification includes oral combination products with one narcotic and two or more non-narcotic ingredients in a therapeutic dose?

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Question 24

What is the rule for refills on a verbal prescription for a 'Controlled Drug - Part 1' in Canada?

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Question 25

What is the maximum amount of codeine permitted per 30 mL of liquid for an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada?

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Question 26

In the United States, which schedule is characterized by having less abuse potential than Schedule III and minimal liability for dependence, and includes many sedative and antianxiety agents?

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Question 27

What is the requirement for prescriptions of Canadian 'Straight' Narcotics?

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Question 28

Cannabis (marihuana) and its derivatives are placed in which schedule under the Canadian CDSA?

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Question 29

In Canada, how are refills handled for prescriptions for 'Controlled Drugs - Parts 2 and 3'?

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Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a U.S. Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?

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Question 31

What is the primary difference in how refills are handled for 'Controlled Drugs — Part 1' versus 'Controlled Drugs — Parts 2 and 3' in Canada?

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Question 32

In the United States, which schedule's description includes 'certain nonbarbiturate sedatives, certain nonamphetamine CNS stimulants, and certain opioid analgesics'?

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Question 33

Propylhexedrine falls into which schedule under the Canadian CDSA?

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Question 34

Under Canadian regulations, what is the classification for a single active ingredient product containing a narcotic for parenteral use?

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Question 35

What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a U.S. Schedule IV (C-IV) prescription?

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Question 36

In Canada, which of the following is an example of a 'Verbal Prescription Narcotic'?

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Question 37

What is the key factor that determines if a product is an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada?

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Question 38

In the United States, which of the following best describes the process for obtaining a Schedule III controlled substance?

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Question 39

In Canada, how are prescription transfers handled for 'Controlled Drugs - Parts 1, 2, and 3'?

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Question 40

Which is a key difference between U.S. Schedule II and Canadian 'Straight' Narcotic regulations regarding prescriptions?

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Question 41

What does the federal government in the U.S. and Canada categorize a controlled substance as?

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Question 42

In the United States, how are telephone orders for Schedule IV (C-IV) controlled substances handled?

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Question 43

In Canada, what is a condition under which an Exempted Codeine Preparation may NOT be supplied?

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Question 44

What is the primary distinction between the U.S. and Canadian systems for classifying controlled substances?

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Question 45

What type of prescription orders are acceptable for Canadian 'Verbal Prescription Narcotics'?

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Question 46

In the United States, who besides physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and veterinarians may prescribe controlled substances, albeit with state-specific limitations?

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Question 47

Which Canadian drug category refers to all benzodiazepines except for flunitrazepam?

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Question 48

What is the time limit on a prescription's validity for refills of a benzodiazepine in Canada?

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Question 49

In the United States, what type of outpatient prescription is required for Schedule II (C-II) drugs in non-emergency situations?

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Question 50

Which of these drugs is an example of a Canadian 'Controlled Drug - Part 1'?

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